LETS GET STARTED! Fractions for 2 nd graders By Rebecca Gotz

What is a fraction? A fraction is a part of a whole. ½ Half1 Whole1/3 One Third

Fraction Vocab Numerator: The number that goes on top of the fraction bar. For Example: one-fourth = 1/4 Denominator: The number that goes below the fraction bar. For example: one-half= 1/2 Improper fraction: A number with a larger numerator than denominator. Mixed fraction: A whole paired with a fraction. When an improper is reduced we end up with a mixed number. Four-thirds = 4/3= 1 1/3

Common Fractions One Half: ½ Two Thirds: 2/3 Three Fourths: ¾ One Third: 1/3 One Fourth: ¼

Handout Work with a partner to answer the questions!

Greater Or Less Than Using this chart you can see which fractions are greater or less than others. For example is 1/3 greater or less than 4/8? Answer: Less than.

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